Australian Open Men's singles - in pictures

(8) T Henman (Gbr) bt H Arazi (Mar) 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-4

Food for thought: Hicham Arazi cannot get a grip on Tim Henman

Down the line: Henman plays a winning forehand

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(2) M Safin (Rus) bt G Blanco (Spa) 6-4 1-6 6-4 7-6 (7-5)

Victory: Marat Safin reacts after a four-set victory over Blanco

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(6) A Agassi (USA) bt J Vanek (Cze) 6-0 7-5 6-3

Backhander: Andre Agassi dispatches a backhand on his way to a straight sets victory over Czech Jiri Vanek

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(12) P Rafter (Aus) bt S Draper (Aus) 6-3 6-2 7-5

Cruising: Patrick Rafter ghosts through to the second round after dispatching of fellow Aussie Scott Draper

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(3) P Sampras (USA) bt K Kucera (Svk) 7-6 (7-5) 3-6 6-4 7-6 (7-3)

Pete Sampras slices a backhand on his way to a less than convincing victory over Karol Kucera